NAMIB DESERT TOURS, Full-Day and Half-Day Tours from Swakopmund, Namibia

Overview

Available languages

German

English

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This is the description of the 7-hour Desert Tour:

We travel through one of the oldest deserts in the world and find ourselves surrounded by the rugged and rocky scenery of the Namib Desert. Experience the "Ringing Stones" and the fascinating plants of the Namib, for example the remarkable Welwitschia Plant, a living fossil which is only found in this geographical area. With a bit of luck, one can see Springbok, Klipspringer. Steenbok, Baboon, Ostriches, Ruppels Korhaan and Trac-Trac Chat. After a lunch break we drive along the dry riverbed of the Swakop Valley and pass the Oasis "Goanikontes". We close off this tour with a visit to the Shifting sand dunes near Swakopmund.

Please note: The 4-hour Desert Tour involves a shorter route and does not include a lunch break.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Clients have a choice between bottled water, Coca-Cola or fruit juice. The 7-hours Desert Tour includes light lunch packs.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Strand Hotel Swakopmund

A Schad Promenade Swakopmund Namibia

What To Expect

Travel along the small-holdings on the northern bank of the Swakop River into the oldest desert of the world, the Namib Desert. Your guide will explain the origin of the Namib Desert and explain the geological and climatic conditions of this coastal desert. As we proceed further we leave every trace of civilisation behind and find ourselves surrounded by the rugged and rocky scene of the Namib Desert. Experience the "Ringing Stones" and the fascinating plants of the Namib, for example the indigenous Lithops, also known as the "Living Stones", as well as a variety of rare Lichens, and most of all, the remarkable Welwitschia plant, a living fossil which is only found in this geographical area. With a bit of luck, one can see Springbok, Klipspringer, Steenbok, Baboon, Ostriches, Ruppels Korhaan and the Trac-trac Chat.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable

After a pleasant lunch break, we drive along the dry riverbed of the Swakop valley which is lined with Tamarisk, Prosopis and Ana trees. We pass Oasis "Goanikontes", enter the Namib Naukluft Park and view the "Moon Valley" from a vantage point. We close off this tour with a visit to the shifting sand dunes near Swakopmund.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

NAMIB DESERT TOUR, Full-Day Tour from Swakopmund, Namibia

Pickup included

Half-Day Desert Tour - 4 Hours

Duration: 4 hours
Drinks included free of charge
Namib Moon Landscape
Cross country vehicle
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

History and nature first hand
561miguelk,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked a half-day trip to the moonscape and Welwitschia with Hans, originally wanted to drive ourselves and have wg. No permission on Sundays closed office. That was our great luck because otherwise we would have missed Hans. At 91 years old (!), he is an almost inexhaustible source of knowledge about Namibia's history during the last decades, but has not only read it, but experienced it himself. Against this background, the tour was a real experience for us, first with the so-called lunar landscape, then the Guanikontis Oasis and last but not least the drive through the Swakop River (which we would not have been able to do as a self-drive without 4x4). For the finale the Welwitschia, no beauty, fortunately not Instagramm-able, but for Namibia visitors just a must-see. We can warmly recommend Hans-Dieter Göthje to anyone interested in deeper knowledge about botany and Namibia, who, incidentally, with his age could also be a role model for all those who want to spend the evening of their lives not only in the chair.
Informative day out in the Desert
Erica D,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a good experience with Hans. He is a legend and know much about Namibia, the Swakopriver desert, plants, animals and Namibian economy.
Good
ryanc3,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Used this tour company to go to namib desert and we drove through the dried swakop river as well as through the desert to see moonscape view point and then found the welwitschia plants, very informative and worth the visit. Recommend if you decide to go to Swakopmund.
Great tour with Hans-Dieter
Benjamin B,
Sep 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The tour was really great! German-speaking Hans-Dieter is the perfect guide for this tour since he is from Swakopmund and has been living in Namibia for all of his life. He told us a lot about Namibia, the culture, politics, landscape, animals, so we got a deep understanding. He drove us to the amazing moon landscape as well as to the Welwitschia plants. We can totally recommend the tour!
Warm and competent
Stefan L,
Dec 17, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hans Dieter could talk about history, fauna and flora in a very lively and detailed way. We enjoyed it very much.
When visiting Namibia, this is something you absolutely must do!
E249VCmandyb,
Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing tour and created unforgettable memories. Our experienced guide, Hans, was a fantastic host. We enjoyed a private tour with him and experienced the Namibian desert to the fullest. The highlight was the lovingly prepared picnic lunch under a large rock.
Very pleasant overall...
Iryna U,
Oct 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very pleasant overall experience. The guide has shared interesting facts on history and desert environment. Well- balanced journey, truly enjoyed it!
Fantastic experience for adults and children!
EllianeC4,
Jul 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were positively surprised with the 4h visit, as we learned a lot about the local flora and even a bit about the fauna. Children and adults loved the experience! We would definitely recommend this tour to other people.
perfect day in Namibian desert.
Geza V,
Jun 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great and very informative guide. Hans Dieter is a very kind person. The picnic lunch was also delicious. Highly and warmly recommended!
Namib Full-day Desert Tour from Swakopmund.
Edna H,
Jan 5, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hans-Dieter is an excellent tour guide who described the tour in detail and was very knowledgeable in explaining the plants, animal life and terrain. His knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable. A highlight was having lunch in the shade of the overhang of an enormous bolder—a big thank you to Hans-Dieter's wife for the delicious lunch provided. We unreservedly recommend this tour and Hans-Dieter to future visitors to Namibia, particularly to Swakopmund.